32.7817’ N, 79.9250’ W

Charleston, SC

59°
H -°
L 49°
NNE
18mph
High tide
2:32 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:31 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 55m at 2:32 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Sep 1818

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:015.58:136.11:570.52:070.35:576:49New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:415.78:506.02:340.42:520.35:586:48Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:215.89:305.93:120.33:380.45:596:46Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:055.910:145.73:520.24:280.65:596:45Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:556.011:035.44:350.25:220.86:006:44Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:526.15:240.36:220.96:016:42First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:015.212:566.16:210.47:281.06:016:41First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:055.02:056.17:240.58:351.06:026:40First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:145.03:156.28:310.59:400.96:026:38Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:255.14:236.39:390.510:410.76:036:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:345.35:236.510:440.311:370.56:046:36Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:355.66:166.611:440.26:046:34Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:295.87:046.612:280.312:390.16:056:33Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:196.07:496.51:150.11:310.16:066:32Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:076.28:326.32:000.12:200.26:066:30Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:526.29:146.02:410.23:060.46:076:29Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:356.19:545.73:210.33:510.76:086:28Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:176.010:355.43:590.54:351.06:086:26Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:595.911:195.14:360.85:211.36:096:25Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:435.75:161.16:101.66:106:24Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:064.912:325.66:001.37:041.86:106:22Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:584.71:245.56:511.47:591.96:116:21Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:524.72:195.57:461.58:541.86:126:20Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:474.73:155.68:421.49:461.76:126:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:444.84:105.79:391.310:351.56:136:17Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:375.14:595.910:331.111:191.36:146:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:255.35:436.111:240.86:146:14Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:095.66:246.212:011.012:120.66:156:13New Moon28Mon
29Tue6:515.97:036.312:410.71:000.46:166:11New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:326.27:436.21:210.41:470.36:166:10New Moon30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665530)

Common Questions About Charleston, SC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charleston, SC?

Charleston, SC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Charleston, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Charleston, SC?

Tide predictions for Charleston, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Charleston, SC?

Tide data for Charleston, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8665530. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8665530.

What is the moon phase in Charleston, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Charleston, SC is First Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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